I am endeavoring to promote the history and legacy of Thaddeus Lowe who was a
leader and innovator throughout his lifetime. It is my intention not to profit from the memory
of Thaddeus Lowe but to allow for the free use of information so that current
and future generations will appreciate his contributions to our great American
society. Enjoy this great American's life story and feel free to use any
information contained on this website.

Joseph
Ferm Collection: Ida Gleim-Webster was the granddaughter of Thaddeus
Lowe via Louise and was his personal secretary. These artifacts came
from the office of Thaddeus Lowe. This collection was obtained by
Pauline Gleim-Ferm from her sister Ida in the late 1940s and was given to
Joseph Ferm her son. Lance Ferm obtained this collection from his
father from 2003 through 2006 and donated it to the National Air and
Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institute in 2011.

Anne Read Collection:
Edna Lowe-Wright was the daughter of Thaddeus Lowe and his caregiver
toward the end of his life. These artifacts came from the home of
Thaddeus Lowe and were given by Edna to her daughter Leonie Clair
Wright-Read. This collection passed on to Anne Read-Warren, the
great granddaughter of Thaddeus Lowe by her mother Leonie. This
collection was obtained by Lance Ferm in 2013.

Special
thanks go to both Joseph Ferm and Anne Read for preserving their
collections for over 50 years so they can be viewed by you today.